It’s old news: distracted driving in general, and texting while driving specifically, has spread like wild fire since the start of the “smart phone era” some five or so years ago, prompting states nationwide to develop legislation banning cell phone use in varying degrees of severity. The official government website for distracted driving reports that it …
Critical Car Accident Highlights Dangers of Distracted Driving
Staunton, VA – June 18 – A life-threatening car accident on Monday left police with even more concerns of distracted driving. According to official reports by WHSV.com, a man named Don Chodrow was fighting for his life at the University of Virginia Medical Center after being in a serious car wreck on Interstate 81. Police …
Ray LaHood Continues Three-Year Battle Against Distracted Driving
Battling distracted driving has been a top priority for U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood for the past three years. After seeing the dramatic increase of work-zone accidents due to cell phone usage, LaHood is pushing towards a ban of talking and texting while driving, according to official reports by The Washington Post. The American Automobile …